I was encouraged by the Hamilton County Democrats Chair to run as her replacement in 2005. I did and was elected the youngest County Chair in Wisconsin at the age of 26!
But don’t be fooled by Indiana delegate Keith’s age. His interest in politics was spurned by watching his father’s Union fight for his rights as an employee of GM. Keith’s curiosity transformed into action when he joined the Ball State College Democrats during his sophomore year in college. Upon graduation, he immediately contacted the Democratic Party in his county and began work on a mayor’s campaign, only to be promoted to Assistant Campaign Manager by the time it was over. Keith was then appointed Precinct Committee Person and eventually Township Chair.
Keith decided to be a delegate because he knew he wanted to participate in one of the most exciting conventions in Democratic history. “I wanted to personally nominate Senator Obama as our candidate,” he said. Hoping for a better future for his daughter Lillian and wife Jessica, he strongly supports the movement for change that Senator Obama has created with the help of millions of Americans across the country.
After Senator Obama’s Iowa performance, I was convinced he was the candidate our party needed to unite behind. His vision of hope and change resonated with me. The fact that Senator Obama refuses corporate or lobbyist donations means to me that the only people he owes are the American citizens. Our country desperately needs change and I believe Senator Obama has the vision, judgment, and leadership to get things done and get our country back on track.
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